Make Believe

Just look at that puddle! This design is all about the fresh eucalyptus... but in a cooling down for summer kind of way.

Release the soothing effect of the aroma and vapors from the Eucalyptus leaves my slightly crushing it while making roses

Temporarily adhere a traditional Ikebana Kenzan or pincushion to a shallow container.

You can use any type of paper to make flowers. I use tissue paper, Crêpe paper, cardboard, newsprint and coffee filters (new and used) to make sweet peas, carnations, paper...

Use the skeleton petals of hydrangeas to create blossoms

I used to make baskets full of these when I was a little girl. We had a big Acasia thorn tree and I used to spear my “roses” onto the tree pretending I was the fairy responsible...

Fold and peg banana leaves into pockets so that they float freely on water. This is inspired by a traditional banana leaf craft used to cook rice in.

Line and position pretty autumn leaves.

A cool and minimal floral design for summer.

Gladiolus stems can be cut into sections so that it appears natural and well groomed.

Build up a design in a shallow container by stacking it by threading the plant material into the teeth of a pin cushion in three levels.

The teeth of a Kenzan (or pin cushion) is rather sharp. Here is a pain free way of pushing down the plant material into the teeth to keep it securely in place.

A bit of Kenzan support for a floating shallow container design

Flair open a leathery leaf to craft a frame a single bleeding heart flower on its long stem.

A radiating summer design that waves in the slightest of breezes.

A small design to display those last Spring snippets from your garden...

Weave a wreath from sweetpea stems and tendrils

Fold and roll a rose from Eucalyptus leaves

A mindful summer craft using banana leaves to create a floating arrangement.

Gently stand leaves upright in a Kenzan

Loop a grass veil over a lily stem to create a minimalist summer design.

Spiral roll a snail to add to this sunny design

Cut stems of Gladiolus to place in a radiating summer design.

Whether it’s a solid foot for floating flowers, the tips of new growth or the curve of a dried twig your design needs help to stay upright.

Frame a single perfect Bleeding heart flower in a leaf dot.